DAVID MOYES has told Richard Wright he can propel himself back into Sven-Goran Eriksson's England plans if he capitalises on his sudden Everton recall.

Wright has at least a month to reclaim his place as the Everton number one after Nigel Martyn tore a calf muscle in Tuesday's defeat at Charlton.

And the Everton manager, who bought the 27-year-old for #3.5million from Arsenal two years ago, is convinced the keeper has the talent to revive his career with both club and country.

Wright won his last England cap in a friendly against Holland in 2002 but has made only three Carling Cup starts for Everton this season after losing his place to the outstanding Martyn.

And Moyes - who remains confident of signing #6m James Beattie despite strong competition from Aston Villa - said: "Richard lost his place in the side through injury and because we had bought Nigel who took his opportunity when it came. Now Richard has to take his opportunity.

"He will have a run of games in the team now and this could be the chance he needs to propel him back into the England squad. I am sure he can do that if he takes this chance. To me he is still one of the top three or four goalkeepers in the country.

"He has been out for a long time and that has been difficult for him but Nigel's performances have given him no choice but to accept the situation.

"Richard will have to play well to keep Nigel out of the team when he recovers as goalkeeper is the strongest position-we have at the club and I am confident he can do it."

Moyes admits Wright will need time to readjust to Premiership football but insists his confidence has not been unduly affected by his lack of first-team action.

The former Ipswich and Arsenal stopper will make his first league start of the season at Tottenham tomorrow, with youngster Iain Turner deputising on the bench.

Moyes added: "Richard was the best available goalkeeper at the time we bought him but we couldn't wait for him to recover from injury and bringing-Nigel into the club has proved an excellent buy. But that's football, we want competition, and now he has his chance. There is no great pressure on him to prove himself, he is going to get a run of games until Nigel is fit whatever happens and only then we will see how he has done and assess the situation."

Martyn, meanwhile, underwent a scan on his damaged calf yesterday. Everton are still awaiting confirmation of the results but anticipate a tear which will keep the 38-year-old sidelined for between four and six weeks.